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HEX BAB9A2 - #BAB9A2, RGB(186,185,162) Color


Color Name: Dark Beige*
Hex Color Code: #BAB9A2
RGB Color Code: RGB(186, 185, 162)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 0.5%, 12.9%, 27.1%



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What color is BAB9A2?

The RGB color code for color number #BAB9A2 is RGB(186, 185, 162). In the RGB color model, #BAB9A2 has a red value of 186, a green value of 185, and a blue value of 162. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 0.5% magenta, 12.9% yellow, and 27.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 57.5° (degrees), 14.8 % saturation, and 68.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BAB9A2 has a hue of 57.5° (degrees), 12.9 % saturation and 72.9 % brightness/value.



Color BAB9A2 is cool or warm?

Color BAB9A2 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BAB9A2? (For interior and product design)

BAB9A2 has an LRV of nearly 48. By LRV value, it is a medium light color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



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#BAB9A2

Light Color


Compare LRV 48 of #BAB9A2 with dark and light Color




Is #BAB9A2 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BAB9A2 meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards, minimum contrast ratio standards between text and background colors. The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) provides global standards for readable web content.

WCAG Recommendations - Large Text: above 18pt or 14pt bold. Normal Text: below 18pt or 14pt bold.

  • Minimum contrast ratio (AA): 4.5 for normal text and 3 for large text.
  • Enhanced contrast ratio (AAA): 7 for normal text and 4.5 for large text.





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Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


HEX #BAB9A2 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(186, 185, 162)
Red
186 (72.9%)
Green
185 (72.5%)
Blue
162 (63.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
0.54%
Yellow
12.90%
Key
27.06%

HSL

HSL(57.5deg, 14.8 %, 68.2 %)

Hue
57.5°
Saturation
14.81 %.
Lightness
68.24 %.

RYB

RYB(36, 76, 50)
Red
36 (13.9%)
Yellow
76 (29.8%)
Blue
50 (19.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
57.5°
Saturation
12.90 %.
Brightness / Value
72.94 %.

HWB

H: 57.5°

W: 63.53 %

B: 27.06 %

XYZ

X : 44.12

Y : 47.75

Z : 41.07

YXY

Y1 : 47.75

X : 0.33

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 27.06%

M : 27.45%

Y : 36.47%


LRV

~ 47.7 %

Munsell Color System

4GY 7.3/2.3

CIE-Lab

L : 74.66

A : -3.65

B : 11.81

CIE-Lch

L : 74.66

C : 12.36

H : 107.19

CIE-Luv

L : 74.66

U : 1.85

V : 17.49

Hunter-Lab

L : 69.1

A : -6.95

B : 13.13






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #BAB9A2

Here are the colors similar to BAB9A2. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.

#CCCCB7
Dark Beige
ΔE - 4.94 (95.1% similar)
#B0A999
Greige
ΔE - 5.98 (94.0% similar)
#BCB88A
Sage Green
ΔE - 6.80 (93.2% similar)
#A9BA9D
Laurel Green
ΔE - 7.38 (92.6% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BAB9A2.

#B8B7A8
BS 12-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)
#BEB7A7
BS 00-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 4.49 (95.5% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BAB9A2.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BAB9A2.

#BBBEAF
PANTONE 4177 C
ΔE - 3.55 (96.4% similar)
#AFB69D
PANTONE 4218 C
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)
#BFBB98
PANTONE 453 C
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)
#B7B09C
PANTONE 7535 C
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BAB9A2.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to BAB9A2.

#B5B0A1
RAL 7032 - Pebble Gray
ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% similar)
#B7B3A8
RAL 7044 - Silk Gray
ΔE - 5.48 (94.5% similar)
#B0B0A9
RAL 7038 - Agate Gray
ΔE - 6.86 (93.1% similar)


Paint color for Hex #BAB9A2

Here are the paint colors similar to BAB9A2. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BAB9A2 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BAB9A2 to Sherwin Williams

#BBBCA7
Softened Green (SW 6177)
ΔE - 1.30 (98.7% similar)
#BDC0A0
Recycled Glass (SW 7747)
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)
#B9B292
Koi Pond (SW 7727)
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)
#B2AC96
Svelte Sage (SW 6164)
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color BAB9A2 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #BAB9A2 to Farrow & Ball

#B0AF9B
French Gray (18)
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#C6C0AA
Bone (15)
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)
#BEC1B3
Mizzle (266)
ΔE - 4.22 (95.8% similar)
#AEB2A4
Blue Gray (91)
ΔE - 4.33 (95.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BAB9A2 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BAB9A2 to Dunn-Edwards

#B9B5A4
Wells Gray (DE 6242)
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
#BAB6A9
Play on Gray (DE 6228)
ΔE - 4.51 (95.5% similar)
#B0B08E
That's Atomic (DET 504)
ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)
#BBB3A2
Flintstone (DE 6221)
ΔE - 4.76 (95.2% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color BAB9A2 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BAB9A2 to PPG Paints

#B1B7A1
Mellow Mood (PPG1030-3)
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)
#B2B9A5
Light Sage (PPG1124-4)
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
#C3C7B2
Pale Pine (PPG1030-2)
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)
#ABB39E
Gargoyle (PPG1127-4)
ΔE - 4.43 (95.6% similar)


Valspar

Hex color BAB9A2 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BAB9A2 to Valspar

#C7C5AE
Tea Party (V096-2)
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)
#B7BCA0
Quiet Waters (P060)
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
#C4C6AF
Understory (T638)
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
#C9C8B1
Mint Frost (6001-3B)
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BAB9A2 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BAB9A2 to Benjamin Moore

#CBC7B0
Camouflage (2143-40)
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)
#CAC7B4
Doily (CSP-130)
ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)
#B5B895
Spring has Sprung (CSP-835)
ΔE - 4.41 (95.6% similar)
#C8CAB2
Soft Fern (2144-40)
ΔE - 4.43 (95.6% similar)


Behr

Hex color BAB9A2 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BAB9A2 to Behr

#CAC8B4
Ocean Foam (PPU10-10)
ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)
#BBB692
Lichen (MQ6-56)
ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)
#BDB593
Bamboo Shoot (MQ6-30)
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)
#ACB397
Cottage Hill (HDC-CT-28)
ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% similar)







Color Combinations


#BAB9A2 color palettes and scheme combination


Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.




Complementary / Opposite Color



BAB9A2
Dark Beige*

A2A3BA
Cool Gray*


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of #BAB9A2?

Color that best contrast with #BAB9A2 is #A2A3BA, color name is Cool Gray*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments #BAB9A2?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BAB9A2 is #A2A3BA, color name is Cool Gray*.





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